Ruth Legel Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Legel (Rockford, Illinois), who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Peterson and Pearl Peterson (Eberthardt). She is survived by: her children, Michael Legel (Margaret) and Katherine Davidson (Douglas); her grandchildren, Matthew Quast, Samuel Quast (Faith), Douglas, Nickolas Davidson, Rebecca Sumner (Josh), Katherine Kasper (Joe) and Bethany Ray (Michael); her great grandchildren, Natalee Quast, Olive Quast, Emily, Leah Sumner, Emma, Noah and Madelynn Ray; her sister Joan; and her friends, Bruce, Michelle and Jackie Quast. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made in Ruth's honor to Northern Illinois Hospice (https://northernillinoishospice.org) or Winnebago County Animal Services.
